Substation foundations under way
The Smith St substation has been demolished and work has begun on the foundations for its replacement.
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Jail for Dunedin man who mistreated dogs
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Jail for Dunedin man who mistreated dogs
A dog owner who aggressively berated his pets needs to be "better trained himself", a judge says.
Dancing the dream in good company
Dancing the dream in good company
A young Dunedin ballet dancer has got another dream opportunity to take to the stage.
Mayor hopeful southern delegation will make impact
Mayor hopeful southern delegation will make impact
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich is hopeful the govt is doing everything it can to deliver the new Dunedin hospital as promised ahead of a crucial meeting with the Health Minister today.
First Kiwi writer to win coveted residency
First Kiwi writer to win coveted residency
Award-winning New Zealand poet Alison Glenny has been selected for a writers’ residency in Dunedin.
Hospital petition reaches Parliament
Hospital petition reaches Parliament
A petition of 34,000 signatures calling on the government to reverse the proposed cuts to the new Dunedin hospital build has arrived at Parliament.
'Everybody who was here had a fantastic day'
'Everybody who was here had a fantastic day'
Overcast weather did not stop fashionistas and punters dressing to impress at Wingatui Racecourse yesterday.
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Wettest October for parts of South
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Wettest October for parts of South
Bucketloads of Niwa rainfall records have been toppled around Otago and Southland, following torrential rain and flooding in early October.
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Radich silent on why report not shared
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Radich silent on why report not shared
Dunedin's mayor is refusing to say why some city councillors have not yet been allowed to see an investigator’s report about their chief executive.
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Lawyer censured over relationship with client
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Lawyer censured over relationship with client
A Dunedin lawyer has been censured after having an intimate relationship with a client and breaching her privacy.
Mob posse in pack attack at student 21st
Mob posse in pack attack at student 21st
A posse of gang members waded into a birthday party and subjected four students to an unprovoked beating, a court has heard.
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‘High-risk recidivist offender’ continues to be refused parole
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‘High-risk recidivist offender’ continues to be refused parole
A rapist whose jailhouse attack led to another inmate’s death has been refused parole again.
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‘Significant’ flood risk prompts investigation
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‘Significant’ flood risk prompts investigation
A "significant" flood risk for large parts of a North Dunedin suburb has prompted the Otago Regional Council to investigate possible solutions, which could cost more than $60 million.
Gift-giving exchange
Gift-giving exchange
Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich receives a thumbs-up from Otaru Mayor Toshiya Hazama during a gift-giving exchange at the Dunedin Botanic Garden yesterday.
Ugh! Boot blamed for Corstorphine crash
Ugh! Boot blamed for Corstorphine crash
A three-car crash in Dunedin has been blamed on an ill-fitting ugg boot, police say.
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City ‘can be proud of’ Dunedin version of Monopoly
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City ‘can be proud of’ Dunedin version of Monopoly
A Council investment of over $20,000 ensured Dunedin was represented in the "best way possible" in the latest edition of a globally recognised board game.
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ORC urged to ‘act on some of the planning’
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ORC urged to ‘act on some of the planning’
A Middlemarch businessman wants more than just planning for flooding prevention.
Years of volunteering recognised
Years of volunteering recognised
Dave Robins is always the first to put his hand up to help.
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'Terrifying': Fireworks let off at pony club
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'Terrifying': Fireworks let off at pony club
The "terrifying" actions of people who let off fireworks at a Dunedin pony club have been slammed as reckless and stupid.
Electric buses to run between Mosgiel, city
Electric buses to run between Mosgiel, city
Electric buses will run between Mosgiel and Dunedin next year as part of a revamped public transport service.